We have received reports that customers are being targeted by a series of fake text alerts coming from Merrimack County Savings Bank and other local banks. The message may state that a transfer, often for large amounts, has been scheduled and provides a link to click for verification. This is a fake link! If you have clicked a […]
IRS Tax Refund Emails and Text Messages a Scam
It’s that time of the year again, when scammers become IRS impersonators. This time, scammers are sending out email and text messages about your “tax refund” or “tax refund e-statement”. Although it may look legitimate, do not click any links. Whether email or text, the message will include a link that supposedly leads to a form to […]
5 Signs of URL Phishing
URL phishing isn’t an emerging scam, but rather one that most people have been exposed to, maybe without even knowing. It’s the link included in spam emails, text messages and ads that direct unsuspecting victims to malicious websites. This tactic allows scammers to look legitimate and trick you into revealing your personal and/or financial information, they can […]
“Spoofed” Phone Calls Appear to Be From The Merrimack
Beware, scammers are contacting people and “spoofing” the caller ID information to make it look like Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) is calling. According to our fraud team, customers have been receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be a legitimate employee at The Merrimack and are calling about potential fraudulent transactions. In other cases, customers […]
Sophisticated Scam Targets Businesses & Employees
Recently, a cybercrime scam targeting businesses and defrauding companies is on the rise. According to our Fraud Team, Business Email Compromises (BEC) involve the spoofing of an email address, using a look alike email, or Email Account Compromises (EAC) to send emails from a legitimate source. The scam can range from impersonation tactics to false invoices and […]
‘Do Me a Favor’ Scams Increasing in Popularity
Receive a message from someone you know asking for a favor? You’ll want to think twice before going through with their request. How it works Scammers will contact you via text, email or social media, posing as a boss, colleague, friend or family member. They may start the conversation by asking “How are you doing?” or “Are you busy?” […]
Protect Yourself from Online Pharmacy Scams
More people are turning to online pharmacies to order their prescriptions, but this convenience comes with risks. Scammers are creating phony pharmacies to take advantage of the uptick in demand for popular prescription drugs, most recently Ozempic, a prescription-only diabetes drug. If the drug is being advertised at bargain prices with no prescription necessary, it’s probably a scam! […]
Are Your Mobile Apps Eavesdropping on You?
It’s no secret that companies capture information about your internet activity to create targeted advertising messages. This includes your search history, websites you visit, links you click on, social media activity and more. But did you ever consider that the apps you use could be spying you, too? Seeing an ad for a product you were just chatting […]
Beware of Fake Charities Asking for Donations
Tis the season of giving, but not every charity asking for a donation has good intentions—or exists at all. The Merrimack wants to remind you to be careful choosing a charity and disclosing your personal and financial information. A quick Google search can tell you a lot. Look for background information on the charity, particularly for any of […]
Be Careful with Your Mail this Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for mail theft. The seasonal increase of mail encourages fraudsters to steal letters looking for some quick cash or personal and financial information they can use to create fraud opportunities. With the recent rise in check fraud, it really pays to be careful about how you send and receive your mail. We […]